Dec 26, 2024

House cat dies after eating pet food that tested positive for bird flu

Posted Dec 26, 2024 2:00 PM

Portland, Oregon— Northwest Naturals is voluntarily recalling one batch of Northwest Naturals brand 2-pound Feline Turkey Recipe raw frozen pet food after it was tested positive for highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) virus, according to a media release from the company.

Consumption of raw or uncooked pet food contaminated with HPAI can cause illness in animals. To date, one case of illness in a domestic cat has been reported in connection with this issue.

Oregon authorities reported a house cat died after eating the pet food that tested positive for bird flu.

The recalled product is packaged in 2-pound plastic bags with “Best if used by” dates of 05/21/26 B10 and 06/23/2026 B1. The product was sold through distributors in AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MI, MN, PA, RI and WA in the United States, and British Columbia in Canada.

This recall is being conducted in cooperation with the Oregon Department of Agriculture, Salem, Oregon.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled product should immediately discard the product and contact the place of purchase for a full refund.

For additional information or questions, customers may contact Northwest Naturals of Portland at [email protected] or 866-637-1872 from 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM PST, Monday through Friday.